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Miscanthus sinensis

Miscanthus sinensis Andersson


Family Poaceae
Local Name Rono; Runo; Bellang
Habit Herb (Grass)
Ethnobotanical Uses MEDICINAL: leaves are chewed and applied as poultice on wounds; RITUALS: leaves are held to drive away spirits; FOOD: young shoots are eaten raw
Collected from Communal Forest, Sagpat, Kibungan, Benguet, Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).
Collector(s) CHED Team
Identification Verified By Augustus Orion C. Limmayog and Lemuel Ray T. Balloyan-(2021-03-01)-(Miscanthus sinensis)-(Taxonomic Books/Co's Digital Flora/IPNI)

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